It’s derby day! Rob Pollard is a City fan and a freelance writer who’s taken time out to answer a few questions on today’s game and City in general. Scott: Rob, what are your favourite memories of derby day? Rob: The 3-1 win at Maine Road when Goater nicked the ball off Gary Neville will [...]

After spending 14 years at Arsenal, winning four league titles and three FA Cups in the process, Lee Dixon is no stranger to a Manchester United v Arsenal encounter. As the Reds welcome the defending champions to Old Trafford on Monday night with a place at Wembley in the Semi-Final at stake, the former Gunners [...]

It can be taxing work being a young footballer. While clubs like Manchester United can give trainees the best possible platform and highest tuition for them to make a success of their career, the players themselves are required to work effortlessly to prove they offer more than just potential. On some occasions – perhaps at [...]

Norman Whiteside signed for Manchester United when he was a teenager after being spotted by United scout Bob Bishop, the same man who unearthed George Best. He spent eleven years at the club, winning two FA Cups and scoring in both finals, before moving on to Everton. He has written two books about his time [...]

Louis Saha played in six games against Liverpool, including the game at Old Trafford which saw Rio Ferdinand score an injury time winning header, as well as when John O’Shea scored at the death in front of the Kop, which put United nine points clear at the top of the table. In an exclusive interview [...]

Louis Saha joined Everton in the summer of 2008 after struggling to maintain his fitness at Manchester United. As he was injured at the time of signing, Saha offered to train for free at Everton until he was available to play. In an exclusive interview with The Republik of Mancunia on behalf of 888Sport.com, who [...]

Ruud van Nistelrooy was one of the greatest strikers Manchester United has ever seen but left the club in the summer of 2006 after a falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson. After being the top scorer in the competition, Louis Saha was chosen ahead of the Dutchman when United took on Wigan in the League [...]

Louis Saha signed for Manchester United halfway through the 2003-04 season after scoring 15 goals in 22 games for Fulham. He quickly became a fans’ favourite and probably would have spent several more years at the club if not for the amount of injuries he sustained. In an exclusive interview with The Republik of Mancunia [...]

Print journalists, radio presenters, biographers, TV personalities, pundits; there are a lot of jobs in football, even if you are not a former professional. Hugo Borst has done it all though. Starting out as a journalist for esteemed Dutch football magazine Voetbal International, Borst made his strides through journalism before ending up at Algemeen Dagblad, [...]

Print journalists, radio presenters, biographers, TV personalities, pundits; there are a lot of jobs in football, even if you are not a former professional. Hugo Borst has done it all though. Starting out as a journalist for esteemed Dutch football magazine Voetbal International, Borst made his strides through journalism before ending up at Algemeen Dagblad, [...]

In preparation for the 2014-15 season, The Republik of Mancunia has spoken to fans of all the clubs in the Premier League about last season, next season, their own clubs and their thoughts on United. Andy Dalton writes for Amber Nectar. Follow @Amber__Nectar on Twitter. Scott: How did you rate 2013-14 for Hull? Andy: By [...]

In preparation for the 2014-15 season, The Republik of Mancunia has spoken to fans of all the clubs in the Premier League about last season, next season, their own clubs and their thoughts on United. Calvin writes for Royal Blue Mersey. Follow @RBMersey on Twitter. Scott: How did you rate 2013-14 for Everton? Calvin: Everton [...]

In preparation for the 2014-15 season, The Republik of Mancunia has spoken to fans of all the clubs in the Premier League about last season, next season, their own clubs and their thoughts on United. Damian Dugdale writes for The Villa Blog. Follow @AVFCblog on Twitter. Scott: How did you rate 2013-14 for Villa? Damian: [...]

In preparation for the 2014-15 season, The Republik of Mancunia has spoken to fans of all the clubs in the Premier League about last season, next season, their own clubs and their thoughts on United. Iain Dale is the editor of WestHamTillIDie.com and presents LBC’s Drivetime Show. Follow @iaindalewestham on Twitter. Scott: How did you [...]

In preparation for the 2014-15 season, The Republik of Mancunia has spoken to fans of all the clubs in the Premier League about last season, next season, their own clubs and their thoughts on United. Charles Lawley is a QPR fan who is behind 50 Shades of Andy Gray. Follow @CharlesLawley on Twitter. Scott: How [...]